Amagisan Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amagisan maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 17.267 N,151 51.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.287783
  • Longitude: 151.863333
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMAGISAN MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 138.4 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7620
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 28.4.75 28.4.75 NDW SHOWN IN 071716N, 1515148E ON USNOO 81327 [1973]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1933 BY MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. OIL ENGINE OF 1230NHP. SUNK DUING OPERATION HAILSTONE BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the AMAGISAN MARU wreck located?

The AMAGISAN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 17.267 N,151 51.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMAGISAN MARU?

The seabed around the AMAGISAN MARU lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the AMAGISAN MARU sink?

The AMAGISAN MARU sank on Feb 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the AMAGISAN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the AMAGISAN MARU was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AMAGISAN MARU belong to?

The AMAGISAN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the AMAGISAN MARU?

The AMAGISAN MARU had a tonnage of 7620 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMAGISAN MARU?

The AMAGISAN MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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